Land Surveyor Technician Jobs

5,482.00 - 7,009.00 To perform technical survey tasks in support of projects necessary to determine the authoritative and precise boundary locations for City capital design and construction projects, parcels, easements and right-of-way corridors. Execution of multiple assigned land survey field tasks through every stage of progress to completion of the entire project and delivery for the City of Vancouver. Execute additionally assigned programs.

This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt union position. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the OPIEU union. The schedule for this position is M-F, 7am to 4pm.

Open until filled, first review date - August 30, 2023.

• Review, decipher and evaluate a variety of engineering plans and public land deed records in answering inquiries related to legal descriptions, civil engineering plans, and as-built records.
• Calculate, upload, and stake positional control points for proposed capital improvements for multiple construction projects as assigned by city survey staff. Coordinate access and availability with other organizations and departments. Operate a city vehicle in a safe and appropriate manner on and between worksites
• Review final plats for compliance with VMCs, WACs and RCWs
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Coordinate and independently perform the collection of field data, such as topographic and boundary monumentation, for multiple design survey project tasks as assigned by city survey staff. Download data and evaluate for completeness and accuracy
• Coordinate public works projects survey elements with applicable county, state, and federal officials and other relevant agencies and parties.
• Perform the production of maps, surveys, and data for city departments, outside agencies and the public; create as-built measurement documents.
• Review the work of other employees for accuracy, error checks, and quality control.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) years of experience of progressive related experience in land surveying; Four (4) years of experience preferred
• Equivalent to a Associate's Degree

• Proficient in land surveying, mapping and research software, preferably Autodesk Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Trimble Link, Trimble Access, MicroSurvey Starnet, and/or Clark County Maps Online website.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Land Surveyor in Training certificate (LSIT), preferred.
• Appropriate, valid driver’s license

• WA State Traffic Control - Flagger card within six (6) months of hire
• Valid CPR/First Aid card within six (6) months of hire

• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of presenting collected field data in a digital (CAD) environment
• Familiar with soil mechanics and geology
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes, and department procedures governing assigned surveying duties to include knowledge of the RCWs, WACs, VMCs regarding land boundaries and surveying, along with the experience to apply those laws accurately and correctly to city surveys
• Trigonometry principles as applied to the computation of angles, areas, distances, traverses, and identifying and eliminating errors to meet the required level of accuracy and precision
• Possesses and applies knowledge of the fundamentals of land surveying, GPS surveying; the state plane coordinate system, grid to ground conversions, PLSS terminology and procedures
• Engineering maps, records, construction plans and specifications
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws that pertain to: professional land surveying
• Materials, methods, and procedures of modern construction related to public works type projects.
• Familiar with basic principles of civil engineering: including hydrology, soils, water and sewer utility design, traffic signal and street lighting design and basic structures
• Use of personal computers and basic software
• Familiar with the legal evidence and topographic data that is required to produce complete and accurate boundary surveys and the ability to recognize and collect that data in the field

• Maintain regular and dependable attendance
• Reduce, interpret, and apply field data in the performance of land survey duties
• Understand and interpret engineering plans, details and specifications
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Consistently provide quality service
• Work independently with limited direction in an efficient and productive manner
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Interpret and model complex legal descriptions
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees

Open Until Filled